July 14, 2014 10:02am EDTJuly 14, 2014 10:02am EDTBrazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has presented the Brazilian FA (CBF) with his resignation letter after the nation's disappointing end to the 2014 World Cup.Luiz Felipe Scolari(AP Photo)

Stefan Coerts

Published on Jul. 14, 2014

Jul. 14, 2014

Brazil boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has presented the Brazilian FA (CBF) with his resignation letter after the nation's disappointing end to the 2014 World Cup.

The 65-year-old initially refused to step down after Brazil's failure to win the world title on home soil and said over the weekend that it would be up to the CBF to make a decision on his future.

However, it is understood Scolari has indeed informed the CBF he will resign from his post, with Brazil's soccer chiefs expected to make the 2002 World Cup winner's departure official Monday.

The Selecao started the tournament as the big favorites but failed to live up to the expectations as they had to settle for fourth place.

Brazil beat Croatia in its opening game before it was held to a scoreless draw by Mexico. A win over Cameroon saw Brazil book its ticket for the knockout stage, where it beat Chile on penalty kicks and then Colombia 2-1 in the quarterfinals.

The hosts' dream came to an abrupt end in the semifinals, though, when they were thrashed 7-1 by Germany. The Netherlands only poured more salt in their wounds in the third-place playoff with a 3-0 win.

Scolari guided Brazil to 19 victories in 29 games during his second spell in charge, winning the Confederations Cup — also on home soil — in 2013.